New Hanover County Commission

When two county commissioners, from the same town, go to the same city to attend the same meeting, how many vehicles do you think they should take? And how long do you think they should keep them if they're owned by the county? Full story...

The New Hanover County School Board Chairman got his toes stepped on this week by the newly appointed New Hanover County Commision Chairman. Full story...

After about an hour-long presentation on the benefits of funding a local arts council, New Hanover County Commissioners voted unanimously to not approve giving the group $50,000 in seed money. Full story...

New Hanover county commissioners are discussing a resolution that would require the school board to request permission to move any money between account. The New Hanover County school board says this proposal would hurt its accountability to effectively help its students. Full story...

New Hanover County has released R3 from its contract to take over the county's solid waste management, County Manager Bruce Shell announced at a Friday morning news conference. R3 now forfeits its bond that guaranteed its work. Full story...

R3 finally spoke up today. But not to taxpayers of this county via the media about missing deadlines or the lack of financing. No, it chose to lash out at the media via Facebook. Full story...

"New Hanover County is going to be taking a risk. I would be the last to say it can't work. It may, but there's not a proven track record. If I was going to buy the newest car with the best gadgets, that could also fly and go underwater, I would make sure it worked first." Full story...

Now R3's leaders are apparently missing. We stopped by the company's local office on Market Street today and it was locked up and empty. We also left messages Monday on a voice mail system for CEO Robin Grathwol, but she hasn't called us back. Full story...

As New Hanover County Commission Chairman Jonathan Barfield wrapped up his State of the County address Monday night, he invited Wilmington media to partner with the county to showcase all of the great things it's doing for citizens. Full story...

We've heard the State of the Union, the State of the State and the State of the City. Now it's time for an update on New Hanover County. Full story...

WWAY has found e-mails on the New Hanover County government server to a county commissioner and several state legislators that talk about a gambling boat docking along our coast. Full story...

New Hanover County Commissioners held a joint breakfast meeting this morning with the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen. Full story...

“First this is crap for a notice! 2 hours really?? I have a 1130 NHC meeting so I cannot attend. I would caution you to make sure you are speaking as an individual and not for the (County Commissioners) as I dont believe we took action on any of these issues." -- Jason Thompson to Brian Berger on calling a news conference without giving commissioners ample notice. Full story...

This will be Jason Thompson's last term in elected office. At least for now. Full story...

We discovered a disturbing loophole this week in New Hanover County policy that's allowing County Commissioners to conduct county business in secret on their county cell phone with no accountability. Full story...